Meghan Overdeep Title: Senior News Writer Education: Syracuse University Location: Colorado Expertise: Weddings, Celebrities, Pets, Food, Popular Culture, Entertainment, Health, Environment, Running, Social Media Meghan is a senior staff writer at Southern Living with 13 years of experience in the magazine industry. She has been scouring the Internet for the buzziest Southern news since joining the team in 2017. She has never met a story she couldn't tell. Meghan is passionate about animals, current events, history, gardening, and making people smile. You can find her skiing or taking pictures of her dog.Previously, Meghan was the weddings editor for The Knot. She also worked for many years as a freelancer with bylines at InStyle, The Food Network, HGTV Magazine, Runners World, and more. She graduated from Syracuse University with a B.S. in Magazine Journalism.Highlights13 years of experience in writing and editingAuthor of "The Knot Outdoor Weddings" book Experience Southern Living (staff writer): November 2017 - presentInStyle; HGTV Magazine; Food Network (freelance writer): 2015 - 2018The Knot (research editor; weddings editor): 2009 - 2015 Education Meghan graduated from Syracuse University with a B.S. in Magazine Journalism. About Southern Living Southern Living, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, celebrates the food, homes, places, and culture of the South. We reach 7.2 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists and fact checked for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.